compass - Meaning in Sanskrit

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compass - Meaning in Sanskrit

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Definitions and Meaning of compass in English

compass noun

1. navigational instrument for finding directions

   दिक्सूचकः, दिग्दर्शक-यन्त्र

2. drafting instrument used for drawing circles

   कर्कटः, ...Subscribe

3. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

   Synonyms

   ambit, orbit, range, range, reach, reach, scope

   Examples

   • "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"
   • "in the political orbit of a world power"
   • "outside the reach of the law"
   • "the ambit of municipal legislation"
   • "the range of a supersonic jet"
   • "within the compass of this article"
   • "within the scope of an investigation"
4. the limit of capability

   Synonyms

   grasp, range, range, reach, reach

   Example

   • "within the compass of education"

compass verb

1. get the meaning of something

   Synonyms

   apprehend, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy

   Example

   • "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
2. travel around, either by plane or ship

   Synonyms

   circumnavigate

   Example

   • "We compassed the earth"
3. bring about; accomplish

   Example

   • "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"

Description

A compass is a device that shows the cardinal directions used for navigation and geographic orientation. It commonly consists of a magnetized needle or other element, such as a compass card or compass rose, which can pivot to align itself with magnetic north. Other methods may be used, including gyroscopes, magnetometers, and GPS receivers.

Also see "Compass" on Wikipedia

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